| Yin-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yin Yao) |
| Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao) |
| Yang-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yang Yao) |
| from 5 to 10 |
| from 5 to 30 |
| Shan Zhu Yu (Sheng): this preparation favors the astringent action of the plant |
| Consolidates the Kidney |
| Astringent |
| Contains the urine |
| Consolidates Jing |
| Retains perspiration |
| Supplements Liver and Kidney |
| Supplements the Kidney |
| Nurtures the Liver |